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Granger Lady Lions break down their huddle before game against Holland. Photos by Evan Hale

Lady Lions sweep Hornets on ‘Parents night’

The Granger Lady Lions improved to 3-3 in district play after beating the Holland Hornets 3-0 in a five-set match Tuesday night. The Lady Lions won the first three sets by scores of 25-20, 25-17 and 25-11, which keeps them in 3rd place in the district which is a playoff spot. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

St. Mary’s Virtue of the Month winners are Charlie Lawrence, Teresa Salazar, Aby Mendoza-Duque, Gianna Jessup, Thomas Decker, Isabella Rodrigues de Melo, Grace Klenzendorf, Joseph Barta and JD Morgan. Courtesy photo

St. Mary’s students know the virtue of respect

St. Mary’s Catholic School has announced the Virtue of the Month winners for September. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

The Taylor High School Band and Color Guard recently picked up another win in UIL Region 26. They will now advance to Area D. The competition will be held Oct. 29 in Liberty Hill. Celebrating the win are (from left) Jared Perry, Brianna Perry, Emily Gazeley, Marcie Svatek and David Motl.

BAND, COLOR GUARD ADVANCE

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Wendy Prindle, the community engagement coordinator, and Marissa Austin, the chief executive officer, of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, were the featured speakers at the Rotary Club of Taylor’s luncheon Oct. 20 at Sirloin Stockade. Courtesy photo

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Slow down

BY ISABELLA TEBEAU “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22 I went to an event where Laura Beth, a motivational speaker and writer, read a poem she wrote. Since we all could benefit from slowing down, I want to share this with you. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Students and faculty review the lyrics of The Bells of St. Mary’s before recording. Courtesy photos

The Bells of St. Mary’s

A historic event occurred on the campus of St. Mary’s Catholic School earlier this month. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Chinese Pistache is a Texas native-adaptive tree, one that isn’t native to an area, but it grows like it is native.

A second Spring

Fall in Central Texas feels more like a second spring, but with a decrease in daylight. With the drop in overnight temperatures, it’s finally cool enough to be able to plant again. Fall is the best time for planting trees, shrubs and perennials since there is just enough time for plants to establish a strong root system before going dormant over the winter. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Rams Elementary boys team poses with the 1st place trophy at the Austin Athletic Association Cross Country meet. Courtesy Photo

St. Mary's Elementary and Middle School cross country results

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Ratcliff Named New WilCo EMS Medical Director

Ratcliff Named New WilCo EMS Medical Director

GEORGETOWN—Dr. Taylor Ratcliff with Baylor Scott & White Healthcare has been named the new medical director for Williamson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Breast Cancer

Potential warning signs for breast cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there are more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

$82 million road project to begin near Samsung facility

$82 million road project to begin near Samsung facility

The Texas Department of Transportation and Williamson County are set to break ground on an $82 million road-widening project at FM 3349 at US 79, near the site of the new Samsung Austin Semiconductor fabrication facility. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

Schools ready to deal with fentanyl

Schools ready to deal with fentanyl

So far, no cases of fentanyl use have been reported at Taylor Independent School District campuses, but administrators are taking proactive steps to address a potential threat by storing an antioverdose drug and training staff to use it. “It is clear that fentanyl as a drug is spreading throughout Central Texas,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

HUTTO – A new king and queen begin their reign. Stone Gist and Genesis Mitchell were named homecoming king and queen at Friday night’s game against Copperas Cove. Mitchell is the captain of the Hutto High School cheerleading program and the Principal’s Student Advisory Committee. Gist is a...

HIPPO KING AND QUEEN

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(Left to right) Yearbook Adviser Christina Strnad shows the 2021-2022 Tiger Yearbook Wednesday, Sept. 28 to Superintendent Tommy Hooker and freshman Emma Mendoza at Thrall High School.

THRALL — As society adjusts to the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts across the state are still struggling to catch up from disruptions caused by illness, online learning and other factors. But at Thrall Independent School District, students never really missed a beat. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM

(From left) Marissa Eddleman, Emma Larsen, Emma Adams, Bari Sadsad, Ansh Tripathi, Isa Sigler, Aedyn Gibson, Noah Doklovic, Margaret Irving, Seamus McClintock, Jackson Savoy Oct. 9 at the Austin City Limits Festival. Courtesy photos

Last year, Marissa Eddleman got the chance to attend the Austin City Limits festival for the first time ever with her dad. Little did she know, only one year later, she would be the one up on stage performing at ACL. 10/22/2022 09:48 AM